We are very excited to share this news with everyone involved with Fandom Rocks. After the jump, there are vague spoilers regarding filming the end of Supernatural Season 3. They are very vague spoilers, but if you absolutely cannot click past the jump, we will see you after the finale to share the news. Now … onto the news!

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Did you hear something? It just might’ve been the sound of the Frontline revving their engines for the next campaign! (Sadly, we’re not driving anything as beautiful as the Metallicar. Also? We probably shouldn’t try to be witty.)

Fandom Rocks is proud to announce the charities for the third campaign. Fans voted, and the results are in - your donations will support WriteGirl and Invisible Children.

WriteGirl was nominated by Sera Gamble. Created in 2001, they strive each year to achieve their mission - “within a community of women writers, WriteGirl promotes creativity and self-expression to empower girls.” We have a feeling fans connected with this charity not only based on Sera’s endorsement, but also because of all the female writers in our fandom. You know who you are.

Invisible Children was nominated by the fans. An unanticipated outcome of a filmmaking journey, Invisible Children is a humanitarian effort whose mission is to “use the power of stories to change lives around the world.”

Both charities focus on community - large or small - and dedicate themselves to guiding the community members to their highest potential. Now is our chance to join their efforts, advocate their causes, and support their goals.

The goal of every campaign is to raise funds equal to the previous campaign. Let’s see if we can tip the scale a little further this time.

Fandom Rocks Mention …

Fandom Rocks and fellow Supernatural charity campaign Operation: Winchester received a nice write-up in a recent Blog Critics Magazine article. (You can find the Fandom Rocks mention on page three.) The article follows the adventures of the author as they continue to explore the Supernatural fandom. We are glad to have you in the mix!

Rebecca is representing Fandom Rocks and the Supernatural fandom this weekend at the second annual Sci-Fi on the Rock convention. If you are in the neighborhood, please say hello.

Learn more about the convention, the guests, and special events by visiting the official Sci-Fi on the Rock web site and their Facebook group.

We hope everyone is having a great weekend at Sci-Fi on the Rock!

New episodes next week!

By the way, a little bird told us there is a special web site for the new Supernatural episode airing next Thursday, April 24th. We are avoiding the spoilers, but for those of you who aren’t avoiding them - spoilers ahoy!

It is time to celebrate once again as we announce the successful close of Fandom Rocks’ second campaign!

Support for Fandom Rocks was in full force the last three weeks of February as everyone came together to reach the campaign goal. PayPal donations, CafePress purchases, and Amazon Associates fees raised over $2,200 USD for our charities! On March 1, when we added Dana’s donations to cover various fees, the final tally came to a nice round $2,350 USD!

Thank you to everyone who donated, contributed to the fan-organized fundraisers, and helped spread the word. The campaign would not have been a success without the involvement of all the fans and supporters.

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and Lawrence Humane Society will each receive $1,175 USD from Fandom Rocks. Plans are underway to deliver our donations in person. Brande will be working with the Semper Fi Fund, and Dana will be road-tripping to Lawrence once again to visit the Lawrence Humane Society. Would you like to join Dana as she tours the shelter and enjoys the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Lawrence? (The Humane Society will have a float, so there will definitely be pictures.) Send us a note to let us know to look for you!

1. The poll for the next campaign charities is still open on the web site. We would love to have a large turnout, and it closes on Saturday, March 15. Please vote if you haven’t yet!
2. The Lawrence Humane Society is placing a plaque in recognition of Fandom Rocks in their building! We have an opportunity to contribute to the text on the plaque. Jump over to our Livejournal community and share your ideas; anonymous comments are fine, too. We will send the final draft on Monday, March 10.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT(S): Rebecca Mawhinney, Brande Ruiz, Dana Stodgel
Phone: 217-408-4006
Email: contact@fandom-rocks.com

Successful Charity Campaign for Fans of CW’s Supernatural
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